USTA Iowa Awards

The awards banquet will take place Oct. 18 at the Rewind Hotel in West Des Moines.

USTA Iowa Awards Chair:

Adam Hulten

adam.hulten@dmschools.org

USTA Iowa Award Winners 2026

Adult Player of the Year: Kevin Johnston, Bettendorf, IA

Junior High-Performance Male Player of the Year: Vincent Flynn, Clive, IA

Junior High-Performance Female Player of the Year: Addison Latta, Urbandale, IA

Emerging Junior Male Player of the Year: William Feagler, Iowa City, IA

Emerging Junior Female Player of the Year: Maddie Shell, Ankeny, IA

Tennis Family of the Year: Karen Sissel Family, Des Moines, IA

Facility of the Year: Quad City Tennis Club, Moline, IL

Member Organization of the Year: Genesis Health Club, Clive, IA

Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs: Lizelle Landino, Dubuque, IA

Outstanding Contributor to Youth High-Performance Program: Fred Pederson, Iowa City, IA

Outstanding Contributor to the USTA League Tennis Program: Tom Versteeg, Urbandale, IA

Outstanding Official: Sheila Goins, Iowa City, IA

High School Coach of the Year: Chris Miller, Dubuque, IA

Outstanding Diversity Achievement: Bunny Bruning, Adel, IA

Distinguished Service: Mark Blume, Ankeny, IA

Junior Sportsmanship Awards

Boys 14U: Nedim Sabanagic, Dubuque, IA

Girls 16U: Alexa Perugini, Urbandale, IA